The childhood memories of theater legend Dario Fo. Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo, one of the most renowned and internationally successful playwrights, reflects on his childhood and youth. With a keen eye for the humorous aspects of life in all situations, he describes his family home on the shores of Lake Maggiore, his encounters with painting and literature, and shares tales of small mischiefs and great deeds during tumultuous times. Life still writes the best stories. And Dario Fo narrates the quirky story of his life with comedic mastery. Born between railway carriages—his father is the respected stationmaster Felice—he grows up on the shores of Lake Maggiore. A magical place that, however, demands hard physical labor and sacrifices from its inhabitants. Life in poverty amidst small capers.